RECIPES

Cauliflower, Turmeric and Coconut Curry

This cauliflower, turmeric and coconut curry tastes sublime alongside a steamy cup of Ahmad's Immune infusion – packed full of aromatic spices.

Spiced Moroccan Lamb Tagine

A great tagine is always better paired with something new and interesting. That’s why we’ve been experimenting by combining Ahmad's teas with our delicious recipes.  We personally find Ahmad's Cinnamon Haze black tea superbly complements this cinnamon-rich traditional Moroccan Lamb Tagine. Try this simple recipe and let us know how you get on. 

4 hours

North American

Birria Tachos

Sweet, sour, spicy and utterly savoury Mexican beef stew, packed in to crisp tacos and filled with oozy cheese, crunchy onions and fresh coriander and served with a bowl of your own stew dipping sauce - SENSATIONAL! INGREDIENTS 500 g Beef chuck 250 g Braising beef 6 Ancho chillies (ends trimmed...

Asian

Sri Lankan Prawn Curry

INGREDIENTS 1 large piece of ginger, peeled and grated 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 bird’s eye chilli, chopped 1 lemon, juiced 10 oz. monkfish chunks 6 oz. raw prawns, shelled ½ tsp. Sri Lankan spice (by Spice Kitchen) ½ tsp. Spice Kitchen paprika ½ tsp. Spice Kitchen ground turmeric ½ tsp....

Middle Eastern

Jamaican Beef Stew

  INGREDIENTS 3 lbs. 3 oz. stewing beef, cut into chunks For the paste/marinade 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 oz. ginger, grated ½ onion, chopped 1 tomato, chopped 2 stalks spring onions, chopped 1-2 scotch bonnet, roughly chopped with seeds Handful fresh coriander, chopped 2 oz. celery, chopped 2 tbsp. soft...

3 hours

Indian

Raheel's Butter Chicken (Guinness World Record Recipe)

We have worked with Raheel to pack up his special Butter Chicken spice blend to make it as easy as possible to replicate this dish for your family. Buy it here! 

1 hour

European

Cinnamon Star Bread

Whether you’re looking for a festive centre-piece for the holidays or simply want a fun bake, this recipe will certainly bring the wow factor.  This Swedish-inspired bake uses a vegan dough recipe that incorporates a Tangzhong base which produces crisp exterior and a soft and chewy interior. 

2.5hrs

Middle Eastern

Palestinian Semolina and Fenugreek Cake with...

This recipe, by @reem.kassis is packed full of Middle-Eastern spices and is perfect for a seasonal celebration.

Dairy free Gingerbread and Hot Chocolate Cake

Something delicious to make in the run up to Christmas – try this Dairy Free Gingerbread & Hot Chocolate Cake and enjoy a slice (or two) with Ahmad's aromatic Winter Charm infusion. Made with Spice Kitchen Gingerbread Hot Chocolate this recipe comes courtesy of @nilarossfood.

1 hour

Middle Eastern

Shredded Jerk Chicken Burger 

Next in our #SpicesofChristmas series with Ahmad tea.... Packed full of Caribbean spices, this Shredded Jerk Chicken Burger makes an intriguing pairing with Ahmad's Apple Refresh black tea. 

4 hours

Indian

Saffron Chia Muesli

Breakfasts don’t come much heartier than this Saffron Chia Muesli paired with a Ahmad Vanilla Tranquillity black tea.  The sweet scent of vanilla blends delightfully with the creaminess of the oats, making this a breakfast worth waiting for. 

20 minutes

Indian

Vegetable Samosa’s

Introducing our second delicious dish that works perfectly with a spicy Ahmad tea pairing for our #SpicesofChristmas series – today it’s Vegetable Samosas with Ahmad's Chai Spice tea. Samosas are wonderfully versatile Indian pastry for any mealtime and this recipe comes from Hari Ghotra' s family tradition.  Try them yourself with a...

Hot Courgette Fritters with a Cool...

This December we’re bringing you #SpicesofChristmas – 6 sublime recipes from around the world to pair with Ahmad tea wintery blends.  The first is by chef, Mita Mistry - Hot Courgette Fritters with a Cool Chilli & Mint Dip which pairs beautifully with Ahmad Darjeeling Tea to warm you up this winter.

Indian

Chilli Paneer Biryani

Biryani is a true celebratory dish and is ideal for any upcoming festivities. This is a hot and spicy paneer masala infused with chillies, layered in fragrant rice, scattered with extra crispy shallots (drool), coriander and soaked with that beautiful saffron infused milk.

Edible Flower Ice Cubes 

Up your beverage game this autumn by gathering in any remaining flowers from your garden and making the most beautiful ice cubes ever. 

1 hour

North American

The Perfect Pumpkin Spice Latte!

🎃 🎃 Pumpkin Spice Latte season is here 🎃 🎃 Add this recipe onto your list of things you're going to be excited about this Autumn! Here at Spice Kitchen, we get super-excited about autumn. It's the time of year when everyone starts craving spiced-up warming foods and comforting drinks. Spiced...

1 hour 15 minutes

Asian

Easy Masala Chai

Behold the dreamy chai. Warming, creamy, packed with natural sweetness and of course, perfectly spiced! In India, brewing Chai is considered an art form! But here at Spice Kitchen, we are on a mission to make sure the experience of a perfect Chai Masala is accessible to everyone. So, here’s how...

10 minutes

Indian

Spicy Potato Cake - Aloo tiki chaat

Hands up if you’re a spicy potato cake fan, aka Aloo Tiki chaat?It's a favourite Indian streetfood dish of mine, with the flavours just partying in my mouth. I could eat this chaat bowl salad every day. These delicious vegan aloo tiki's can be made in advance and batch freeze too!

Middle Eastern

Jamaican Goat Curry

'm bringing you the authentic flavours Jamaica with this curry goat recipe made with spring onions (aka scallions), fresh ginger and allspice. Oh, and of course scotch bonnet for that well-known spicy kick. Goat meat requires a slow cook for a very juicy and soft result that pair perfectly well with...

North American

Sticky Dr Pepper BBQ Ribs

Sink your teeth into this crazily delicious, fall-of-the bone recipe that can be made outdoors on the BBQ or in your oven so you can enjoy all year round, whatever the weather.

4 hours

Middle Eastern

Berbere Chicken

INGREDIENTS For the lentils: 1 packet of precooked beluga lentils (we used @merchantgourmet) 1/2 cup water  2 Tbsp olive oil  1 diced onion  6 Garlic cloves minced  1 carrot finely diced  1 tomato diced  3 Tbsp Berbere spice  Salt and pepper to taste  Parsley and lemon to garnish  For the chicken:...

1 hour

Curried Cauliflower and Garlic Soup

INGREDIENTS 1 large cauliflower 1 large red onion 1 apple 6 garlic cloves 1 thumb size piece of ginger 1 litre good quality veggie stock 200ml coconut milk Juice of two limes Tsp Salt 2 Tsp Pepper 3 heaped Tbsp Curry powder (I used Spice Kitchen) 2 heaped Tbsp Cumin (I...

Spicy Potato Cakes- Aloo Tiki Chaat

It's a favourite Indian street food dish of mine, with the flavours just partying in my mouth. I could eat this chaat bowl salad every day.

1 hour 15 minutes

Middle Eastern

Jerk Chicken Skewers, Garlic & Thyme...

This is an absolute summery banger!

1 hour

Asia

Sri Lankan Aubergine Curry

Warning you'll want to make this over and over again!

40 minutes

The Puzzled Mule

Our spicy twist on one of the most classic cocktails around. If you like your drinks aromatic and punchy, then you are going to love it!

10 minutes

The Sour Duchess

Floral, sweet and ever-so-creamy. This gin cocktail is as classy as they come.

10 minutes

Indian

Masala Corn

Easy, delicious and so cheap to make, you can have this as a side dish or a starter. Its spicy, tangy and so moorish.  I mean at 47p per portion! What do you say to that!  

40 minutes

European

Vegan Kebab

She's outdone herself- these are mouth-wateringly good...

40 minutes

Middle Eastern

Baharat Roasted Carrots, Carrot and Coriander...

INGREDIENTS Baharat Carrots 8 large carrots, peeled 1.5 tbsp of Spice Kitchen Baharat Spice blend 1 tbsp of garlic powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 3 tbsp of Olive oil Carrot and Coriander Falafel 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp coriander seeds 1 x 400g can chickpeas, drained salt...

1 hour

Poussin Chips

Check out this new recipe from @jikos_and_mwikos! These poussin chips are packed full of flavour and are great for sharing, or not? Enjoy! 

1 hour

Asian

Spice Kitchen Sweet & Sour Chicken

A sweet and scrumptious sauce well worth its status as one of THE most popular Chinese dishes of all time.

Indian

Sri Lankan Prawn Curry

This delicious curry is deeply flavourful and aromatic. It’s super easy to cook and really versatile for any type of prawn or shrimp.

1 hour

Asian

Sticky Chinese Pork Ribs

Let us unveil the mystery of this popular Chinese dish. These tender, fall of the bone ribs are deliciously sweet and moreishly sticky.

Awesome Fish Tacos

Super tasty and so easy to make! Pile your tacos high with colourful toppings for a beautifully healthy midweek treat.

1 hour 15 minutes

Indian

Sri Lankan Aubergine Curry

As a lifelong vegetarian, Mamma Spice has got the heat in this aubergine curry down to a fine art, but you can add more or less chilli, depending on how hot you want to go!

25 minutes

Fiery Jamaican Style Jerk Pork

Jerk refers to a specific style of cooking which is native to Jamaica. Typically, pork or chicken is rubbed with a dry or wet sauce and left to marinate while the flavours develop. In this recipe, we use Scotch Bonnet chillies for a fiery pop.

TUNISIAN HARISSA CHICKPEA STEW

A simple, healthy and comforting stew that’s bursting with flavour. The heat from the chilli makes this dish the perfect choice for a cosy night in!

Lemon Bomb Za'atar Chicken

Tender, juicy chicken legs, with citrusy tones and unique spices. Say. No. More.

Palestinian Semolina & Fenugreek Cake with...

Perfect for a celebration or as a weekend treat. Forget your traditional lemon drizzle cake and give this citrusy Middle Eastern beauty a try.

Grilled Prawns with Za'atar & Aleppo Chilli

A quick and straightforward grilled prawn recipe that offers big flavour. Serves 4 as a starter although you might not want to share!

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Urfa Chilli

A great healthy side dish that offers a hearty kick. 

Goat's Cheese & Aleppo Pepper Salad

Tangy cheese, yummy grilled peaches and the all-so-important heat of Aleppo. If we had to choose one salad to eat for the rest of our lives, it would be this one.

Creamy Mussels

Just heaven! Pile these perfectly cooked mussels into a bowl and dunk some buttery crusty bread into the sauce for a taste sensation.

10 minutes

Za'atar Chicken

Tender, juicy chicken legs, with citrusy tones and unique spices. Say. No. More.

Grilled Halloumi with Pomegranate Glaze

Let us present to you a nod to culinary perfection. We’ve dialled up the tanginess with some sticky pomegranate molasses that helps the salty cheese bring forth all its glory!

BBQ Harissa Lamb Kebabs

Perfect for a long summer evening outdoors with friends. The heat of the Harissa mix combines perfectly with succulent lamb to deliver a taste sensation that your guests will love.

Buttery Caramel Sauce

An indulgent treat on every level, and so much more delicious than anything you'd find in the shops. Go on, you know you want to...

European

Italian Inspired Pan Fried Sirloin Steak

An effortless recipe that is packed with amazing flavours. You are going to love this Italian inspired sirloin, seared to wonderfully tender perfection.

30 minutes

Balsamic Grilled Chicken Breast

Chicken with sticky balsamic and herby goodness is one of our favourite things.We love this dish served simply with a crisp salad and a chilled glass of pinot.

Carrot Hummus with Sumac

This recipe offers a delightful twist on the traditional hummus we all know and love.

Grilled Lemony Goat Chops

Goat tends to have a strong, gamey flavour and works so well in this recipe with simple onion salt and a dash of lemon.

Spice Kitchen Guacamole

Our take on the increasingly prolific guacamole! Serve this dip on toast for breakfast with a kick, or with some tortilla chips to dip.

Crispy Falafels

Cheap and dead easy to make - stuff our simple falafels into warm pittas with salad, or serve with couscous and hummus

Quick Tomato and Feta Salad

An easy salad that’s big on flavour. The spiced sea salt used in this dish works so well to help the flavours of the tomatoes and cheese really pop.

Lemon Aioli

Homemade dips are well worth the effort, and we promise you will never regret the time spent on making this yummy recipe. 

Quail Eggs & Breakfast Radish

Quail’s eggs are awesome! Not only are they bursting with nutrients, they are the perfect size for a snack to brunch.

Rustic Lemon Hummus

What did we do before hummus? The smoked sea salt in this recipe takes the humbledip to a whole new level.

Creamy Labneh

All of your dippy dreams come true! This Labneh recipe couldn’t be easier to create, but don’t be fooled by its simplicity, it’s also super tasty.

Orange and Cassia Cookies

A great buttery treat that offers a wonderfully fresh flavour from the orange blossom. What’s more, these cookies will fill your home with the authentic aroma of Morocco!

Ras El Hanout Spiced Caramel Nuts

Sticky honey roasted nuts – spiced to perfection – are the perfect snack for an evening chilling on the sofa, or as a nibble for when friends come to visit.

Lemony Grilled Sardines

Sardines are possibly the most iconic staple of the Moroccan diet. This recipe showcases a classic example of Moroccan street food.

Baked Moroccan Chicken

Preserved lemons with chicken is tastebuds’ dream! This super-juicy, herby whole baked chicken is great for a delicious weekend treat.

Grilled Vegetable Couscous

A great Moroccan-inspired lunch or dinner for vegans and vegetarians.This recipe is packed full of colour and guaranteed to give you a nutritional boost!

The Ultimate Roast Sweet Potatoes

These roast sweet potatoes – spiced to perfection – make the perfect accompaniment to your curries and stews.

Sanjay's Spiced Lamb Tagine

This much-loved stew is a favourite in Sanjay’s home. The slow-cooked lamb literally melts in your mouth. Be sure to follow the guidelines and marinate overnight. Trust is; it's worth it.

Sticky Grilled Halloumi

So easy to make and yet so sophisticated! We love this sticky halloumi tossedwith a simple salad.

Bharat-Spiced Lamb Kebab

Perfect as the main event at a BBQ, these lamb kebabs have everything: juicy lamb, heat from the chilli, and balance from the yoghurt. Yum.

Baked Trout with Baharat, Tomato and Lemon

This easy baked trout recipe always goes down a storm in our house! Keeping the fish whole means it retains its moisture and ensures it cooks to perfection.

Smoky Baba Ganoush

A delicious dip to dunk your veggies into! But equally awesome with pitta and flatbread. This recipe is a true Middle Eastern staple that’s super easy to make and great served as a starter, side or snack.

Zesty Grilled Prawns

Succulent prawns, spiced and grilled to perfection are one of our favourite reasons for being alive!

Tangy Tabbouleh

No Middle Eastern feast would be complete without a traditional Tabbouleh to tuck into. If you fancy adding an alternative twist, you could try replacing the tomatoes with pomegranate seeds for a tangy pop.

Spiced Lentil, Spinach and Cumin Soup

Packed with hearty spices and a gentle hint of chilli, this vegetarian soup is a treat for your tastebuds.

Masala Lamb Cutlets with Mint and...

Juicy & tender Lamb Cutlets twice marinated for maximum flavour. Simple cooking – big flavours!

Middle Eastern Shepherd's Pie

Pimp up your ordinary shepherd'd pie with this Middle Eastern inspired fusion.

Chicken Enchiladas

I don't believe anyone would say no to chicken enchiladas. It's such a crowd pleaser and is so easy to whip up for a casual dinner.

Jamaican Beef Stew

A tender, succulent and spicy beef stew. Get a taste of Jamaica with this hearty beef stew made with authentic Jamaican herbs and spices – allspice, thyme, ginger and, of course, scotch bonnet pepper. It’s a very easy, slow cook recipe and can be made ahead of time and reheated once...

Trinidadian Beef Stew

Spice up your life with this delicious stew from the Caribbean.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Anyone up for a curry night? This curry can be made ahead of time and heated up when ready to serve. I find it tastes so much better as the flavours have had time to develop. Traditionally this recipe is made with lots of cream, however, I’ve found it’s not strictly...

Grilled Aubergines with Tamarind

This recipe brings the humble yet versatile aubergine to the foreground. Grilled to perfection and finished with a simple sprinkle of mint.

Lamb Biriyani

Lamb biriyani is fragrant, mixed rice dish that's made with aromatic spices and tender lamb meat that simply melts in your mouth.  My Mauritian grandma loved cooking, and one of the dishes she used to make often and was extremely good at was biriyani. She would make it with lamb, chicken...

Grilled Paneer & Vegetable Kebab

What happens when you take traditional Indian cheese and combine it with this incredible blend of flavours? Out of this world gorgeous, that’s what!

Mediterranean

Grilled Sweetcorn With Feta & Chilli

Beautifully sweet husks combined with smoky salt. A truly unique taste experience.

45 minutes

Grilled Halloumi

A veggie treat for your BBQ that combines golden melting cheese with sticky sweet molasses.

Spice Kitchen Bloody Mary

The ultimate Bloody Mary! Cure a hangover, get a dose of vitamin C and one of your five a day all in one glass.

East African Grilled Chicken

Mama Spice remembers making this from her time growing up in Kenya. A long-standing Spice Kitchen favourite, this recipe is so easy to create but will blow your socks off!

Afghani Beef Seekh Kebab

This recipe replaces the traditional lamb with beef for a lip-smacking taste. Serve with a squeeze of lime to bring the flavours to life!

Salted Pepper Gimlet

Sweet, tart and a little bit bitter. This drink is not for sharing.

South Indian Rasam

A Mama Spice favourite. Rasam is a basic staple dish that’s both spicy and sour. We love it ladled into bowls as a warming soup on a chilly day.

Pork Teriyaki

Sticky, sweet and grilled to perfection. Our marinade offers fast, flavourful results!

Smoky Corn on the Cob

We love the humble corn on the cob, but this combination of big smoky flavours with tangy feta takes it to the next level!

45 minutes

Beef Satay

It’s all in the marinade. This simple satay recipe will blow you away with its abundant flavours.

Roasted Tomatoes and Goat's Cheese Salad

A beautiful marriage of sweet roasted tomatoes, tangy goat’s cheese and peppery warmth. An indulgent brunch or weekend treat.

European

Cheesy Flatbread

Cheesy, salty, flatbreads. Don’t expect an orderly queue.

Turkish Adana Kebabs

Fire up the BBQ and impress your friends and family with these authentic Turkish flavours. A real crowd-pleaser.

Grilled Chicken Tikka

This tender, marinated chicken tikka dish has it all: heat from the chilli, creaminess from the yoghurt and cheese and freshness from the kick of lemon. You are welcome...

European

Super Salmon Niçoise

A unique twist on a traditional favourite; this niçoise salad is well worth the extra effort. Using some warm, tender salmon makes everything feel that little more special. And that’s what it’s all about.

30 minutes

Salad of Strawberries and Balsamic

The strawberry and balsamic combination bursts with flavour. Beautifully colourful,healthy and so very delicious.

Cambodian Beef Lok Lak

This traditional Cambodian dish really lets the full flavour of the Kampot pepper sing. We love it with some fluffy Jasmine rice and a crisp side salad.

Turkish Lamb Shish Kebab

A mouth-watering, classic kebab that’s so easy to make, you literally can’t go wrong. Marinade the meat overnight for best results.

Kerala Pepper Lamb Fry with Black...

The combination of curry leaves and Kampot pepper works a treat to give this dish its wonderful authentic taste.

Black & Salted Kampot Pepper Steak Sauce

This creamy, decadent sauce is traditionally drizzled over a juicy steak and washed down with a full-bodied bottle of red. We’re certainly not stopping you...

Date and Tamarind Chutney

Sweet, tangy and oh so spicy! This is the perfect go-to store cupboard chutney that can be prepared in advance and served alongside your curries to add many layers of awesomeness.

Goan Pork Curry

A Goan curry that simply has to be tried! Here at Spice Kitchen, we have tasted some of most awesome adaptations over the years, but this, in our opinion, is the best.

Grilled Corn with Kashmiri Chilli & Lime

Your taste buds are going to love the contrasting flavours of sweet BBQ corn combined with fiery chilli and tangy lime.

Punjabi Chickpeas

This popular North Indian dish works well as a side or as the main act. It’s both wholesome and healthy, without compromising on flavour.

Baked Feta with Aleppo Pepper, Honey...

What could be more satisfying than salty cheese and sweet honey? This easy yet tasty dish is wonderful soul food.

Spicy Masala Chickpeas

Mamma Spice is famous for her Spicy Masala Chickpeas. This popular Indian dish makes use of a rich blend of spices to deliver the perfect amount of hearty heat.

Bengali Potato Curry

A simple, hearty recipe from Mamma Spice’s kitchen. If you are fond of potatoes, then you are going to love tucking into this faithful vegetarian treat.

Tomato Salad with Raddish & Urfa Chilli

Great as a side dish or healthy lunch. This spiced tomato salad can be prepared the night before and be kept in the fridge, allowing the flavours to combine into a jumble of sticky loveliness!

Lamb Keema with Peas

Keema is a staple curry in many Bangladeshi and Pakistani homes. This recipe is one of our favourites as it can be made with lamb or goat, but it also tastes great with beef.

Chicken Biryani

This recipe slightly deviates from a traditional biryani, in that the chicken is marinated separately before cooking. It’s a dish to take your time with. Your belly will thank you!

Roast Potatoes with Urfa Chilli

Surely roast potatoes couldn’t get any better? If you love them as much as we do, you’ve got to try this spicy alternative to the traditional roastie.

Smoky Aubergine Crush

This delicious aubergine side makes the perfect accompaniment to a variety of dishes, but works especially well with Indian or Middle Eastern cuisine.

Kerala Beef Pepper Fry

We love to serve this classic Kerala dish when family come to stay. And you too will love these vibrant spices combined with succulent beef. This dish can be prepared in many ways, but here’s how we do it!

Paneer Makhani

Vegetarians in Indian love paneer and paneer-based dishes, and for good reason. Makhani actually means ‘buttery’, and this curry certainly has plenty of that to offer.

Spanish Bean Stew with Paprika

This popular stew is a great dish to serve for your veggie friends. If you do fancy adding some meat, why not try some gorgeously sautéed chorizo?

Rajasthani Beef Curry

A vibrant, fiery dish that offers a gorgeous alternative to the more traditional madras. Here at Spice Kitchen, we love it with extra heat!

Rajasthani Lamb Curry

A vibrant, fiery dish that offers a gorgeous alternative to the more traditional madras. Here at Spice Kitchen, we love it with extra heat!

Grilled Prawns with Harissa

Ready in no time and guaranteed to pack a flavourful punch, these prawns work great as a starter to wake up your taste buds.

Goat's Cheese & Aleppo Pepper Salad

Tangy cheese, yummy grilled peaches and the all-so-important heat of Aleppo. If we had to choose one salad to eat for the rest of our lives, it would be this one.

Dal Makhani (Black Dal)

Traditionally, this recipe was made only on special occasions due to the extra time needed for soaking the beans and gathering together the ingredients. Pick a day when you can really indulge yourself in the experience of cooking this authentic recipe from scratch. You won’t regret it.

Tunisian Harissa Chickpea Stew

A simple, healthy and comforting stew that’s bursting with flavour. The heat from the chilli makes this dish the perfect choice for a cosy night in!

Tandoori Chicken

An all-time favourite, and definitely one of ours, the legendary Tandoori Chicken.

Vegan Green Falafel Burger with Shakshuka Chutney

We love ours served in a fresh burger bun and with sliced red onion and a cheeky beer on the side- yummmmm! 

Digaag Qumbe (Yogurt & Coconut Chicken)

A warming cumin, cardamom, turmeric, and ginger Somali chicken stew recipe by @bonappetitmag and tweaked by our favourite @gasmarksix using Spice Kitchen spices.

Devilled Sri Lankan Chicken & Coconut Sambol

Warning this dish is totally scrummy and completely irresistible.

Mexican Beef Burger

Juicy beef Mexican burgers served with homemade, creamy guacamole and fresh pico de gallo is the ultimate weekend treat and perfect for serving a crowd.

Fully Loaded Cajun Chicken Burger

Our go to chicken burger!

Cajun Chicken Gumbo

Easy and simply delicious......

BBQ Chinese Pork Belly

Such a lovely way to use boneless belly pork for a yummy BBQ lunch with friends and family in the garden! 

Indian

BBQ Sri Lankan Salmon

Using the wonderful aromatic Sri Lankan Curry Powder these salmon fillets were cooked on the BBQ, but, can equally be cooked in the pan on the hob.

40 minutes

Indian Spiced Shepherds Pie

Shepherds pie with a twist...A great dish for all the family, packed full of veg and a great way to introduce little ones to spice.I prefer this to a classic shepherds pie, the topping is so much lighter. Kids prefer the classic version apparently but who’s cooking kids?! They still polished it off.

Za’atar Lamb Burgers

This recipe uses the wonderful mix of Za’atar herbs and spices which originate from the Middle East. These can be cooked on the BBQ as well as in the frying pan. 

Chemmeen Ulli Theeyal (Kerala Style Prawn...

A delicious, flavoursome curry from South India that is wonderfully healthy and wholesome! This curry is best enjoyed with plain and simple white rice or coconut rice, flatbreads and a dollop of Puli Inji or your favourite pickle on the side. I personally find it tastes best the next day as the...

Flat Bread

The flat bread that tastes good with everything....

Tandoori Salmon on the BBQ

A great fish to start off with on the BBQ. The natural oils within the salmon will help prevent the fish sticking. 

Shredded Jerk Chicken Burger

Love a good burger? This shredded chicken burger is packed full of flavours of the Caribbean with a special addition of a homemade scotch bonnet chilli jam!

Birria Tacos

Sweet, sour, spicy and utterly savoury Mexican beef stew, packed in to crisp tacos and filled with oozy cheese, crunchy onions and fresh coriander and served with a bowl of your own stew dipping sauce - SENSATIONAL!

Vegan Dhal

This dhal was the first dish I made in my birthday pan from @lecreusetuk and with my Christmas spices from @spicekitchenuk so was v exciting! I made enough to feed our whole house, so good job everyone seemed to like it! 

Spicy Chicken Kebabs

Using a combination of fresh and dry spices really do help keep the chicken tender and moist. Make sure to use chicken thighs as this cut is harder to dry out. This recipe gives you baseline quantities for fresh ginger and chilli. After you make the first batch you can change...

Gunpowder Masala Lamb Chops, Saffron Mash,...

Let's be real, lamb chops seriously bang! I prepared these luscious chops from @owtonbutchers by double marinating them for optimum flavour. You can use chops or cutlets for this recipe, but I find chops are meatier and therefore hold better with mash.

Salmon Curry

Ingredients 2 tbsp rapeseed oil 1 cinnamon stick 6 whole peppercorns 2 cloves 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 tsp brown sugar 250g ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped 4cm ginger, peeled and finely grated 4 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 fresh green chilli, finely chopped (optional) 1/4 tsp garam masala 1 tsp ground...

Ney's Kitchen- Sri Lankan Fish Curry

Not a fan of seafood? I bet I can change your mind with my Sri Lankan Fish curry!!

Nila's Dairy Free Gingerbread Hot Chocolate Cake

Nila's totally scrummy dairy free gingerbread hot chocolate cake!

CORN RIBS BY RENU BHARDWAJ

Corn Ribs- the perfect weekend treat for any vegan or vegetarian. Spicy, Smokey, sticky and simply delicious!   

QUICK CHICKEN SAAG RECIPE BY MANI

Chicken saag, or chicken saagwala, is a popular North Indian dish which is essentially a combination of spicy chicken and spinach. If you have already tried chicken saag in a restaurant, you will know this is seriously tasty and the good news is that it can be healthy too.

SPICY SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE BY MANI

If you love spice and meaty bolognese, you will love this spicy spaghetti bolognese recipe which is actually more straightforward to cook over the traditional version because there are less ingredients and only requires simple spice.

Healthy Butter Chicken (MURGH MAKHANI) by Mani

Here is a recipe for butter chicken (murgh makhani) which is a popular curry featuring an authentic sauce and spicy chicken.

Mamma Spice's Dal Makhani (Black Dal)

A true Mamma Spice favourite! Traditionally, this recipe was made only on special occasions due to the extra time needed for soaking the beans and gathering together the ingredients. Pick a day when you can really indulge yourself in the experience of cooking this authentic recipe from scratch. You won’t regret...

Paneer Tikka

Paneer Tikka

Spiced Cauliflower Steaks

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Moroccan Beef Stew

Moroccan Beef Stew with Ras El Hanout

Bombay Potatoes

A classic Indian main or side dish of Bombay Potatoes.

Cauliflower, Turmeric and Coconut Curry

Cauliflower turmeric and coconut curry

Lamb Rogan Josh

Lamb rogan josh For the marinade:  500g lamb pieces with some fat and bones in ideally  1 tbsp garlic pureed* ½ tbsp ginger pureed* 3 tbsp greek yoghurt 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground fennel ½ tsp garam masala  ½  tsp kashmiri chilli powder  For the rogan josh: 3 tbsp ghee...

Chicken Korma

Chicken korma: 750g chicken skinless breast fillets, chopped into large pieces (or skinless chicken on the bone) 5 medium sized potatoes, peeled and in medium-sized chunks 4 tbsp ghee 8 whole black peppercorns 5 green cardamoms 2 black cardamoms 2 star anise (use 3 cloves if you don’t have star anise) 2...

Butter Chicken

Butter chicken (serves 5-6) For the marinade: 4-6 chicken pieces, bone in and skinless 3 tbsp Greek yoghurt 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp salt ½ tsp fenugreek powder ½ tsp garam masala ¼ tsp Kashmiri (mild) chilli powder Pinch of turmeric powder 1 tsp tandoori masala (for colour, but optional) 1...

Spiced Oat and Raisin Cookies

Spiced Oat and Raisin Cookies

Vegetarian aubergine and squash tagine

Vegetarian aubergine and squash tagine

Jerk cauliflower and sweetcorn fritters

Super quick and simple recipe, ideal for hungry toddlers packed with loads of veg. Can use any sort of veg also.  Half cauliflower, blitzed in a food processor 2 potatoes, grated and water squeezed out 2 carrots, grated  1 large onion, sliced finely  tin of sweetcorn  teaspoon of ginger paste  chopped...

Mexican Prawn Wraps with sour cream...

Lizzie from the Pennywise Pantry has teamed up with us to write three spice laden recipes, guaranteed to give superb flavour, and maximum bang for your buck. Her passion is creating healthy, gourmet food, using humbler ingredients that don’t cost the earth. Making the most of cheaper cuts of meat, and...

Middle Eastern coleslaw with cashews and za’atar

Lizzie from the Pennywise Pantry has teamed up with us to write three spice laden recipes, guaranteed to give superb flavour, and maximum bang for your buck. Her passion is creating healthy, gourmet food, using humbler ingredients that don’t cost the earth. Making the most of cheaper cuts of meat, and...

Harissa chicken with crispy skin and...

Lizzie from the Pennywise Pantry has teamed up with us to write three spice laden recipes, guaranteed to give superb flavour, and maximum bang for your buck. Her passion is creating healthy, gourmet food, using humbler ingredients that don’t cost the earth. Making the most of cheaper cuts of meat, and...

Saffron Chia Muesli by Mira Manek

3 recipes with an umph of spice from Mira Manek for National Vegetarian Week National Vegetarian Week is upon us and we’ve picked 3 of Mira Manek’s (https://miramanek.com/) spice-lifted Indian-inspired dishes to celebrate. The jet-setting, yoga-practicing, health-retreat-hosting author of cookbook Saffron Soul (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Saffron-Soul-Healthy-vegetarian-heritage/dp/1911127187/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526239103&sr=8-1&keywords=mira+manek) is giving Indian food a total facelift, accenting the...

Kale & masala bean burger by...

3 recipes with an umph of spice from Mira Manek for National Vegetarian Week   National Vegetarian Week is upon us and we’ve picked 3 of Mira Manek’s (https://miramanek.com/) spice-lifted Indian-inspired dishes to celebrate. The jet-setting, yoga-practicing, health-retreat-hosting author of cookbook Saffron Soul (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Saffron-Soul-Healthy-vegetarian-heritage/dp/1911127187/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526239103&sr=8-1&keywords=mira+manek) is giving Indian food a total facelift, accenting...

Courgette flatbread with sizzled yoghurt by...

3 recipes with an umph of spice from Mira Manek for National Vegetarian Week National Vegetarian Week is upon us and we’ve picked 3 of Mira Manek’s (https://miramanek.com/) spice-lifted Indian-inspired dishes to celebrate. The jet-setting, yoga-practicing, health-retreat-hosting author of cookbook Saffron Soul (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Saffron-Soul-Healthy-vegetarian-heritage/dp/1911127187/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526239103&sr=8-1&keywords=mira+manek) is giving Indian food a total facelift, accenting the...

Spicy Cinnamon Apple Brown Butter Skillet...

A simple after dinner dessert or tea time indulgence! Make the apples ahead of time and the blending of the spice heroes sweet spicy cinnamon and hot chilis with moreish apples and rosemary warms body and soul! Rosemary, the “remember me spice” adds a log campfire scent that is both memorable...

Raw Fermented Rainbow Carrots by Natasha MacAller

Thinly slice and add to soups, garnish salads or tuck into sandwiches, or just enjoy on their own, these lovely little carrots are great for the gut and the taste buds! Experiment and mix up the spice heroes as you like, fresh ginger or mustard seeds would be delicious additions! Makes...

Moroccan Chicken with Pearl Couscous by...

  Ingredients: 2 chicken fillets 100 grams pearl couscous handful of green beans cut into little pieces small chopped red onion 2 little peppers cut into small cubes 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic 2 tablespoon Spice Kitchen Ras El Hanout feta cheese lemon juice salt & pepper rapeseed oil Method: Cut chicken...

Turmeric Latte by Neha D'Souza

A perfect homemade tumeric latte to warm me up today 💛 After trying many of these lattes I think I prefer my version. It has depth and has different flavours coming through. Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Spice Kitchen turmeric powder 1/2 tsp Spice Kitchen masala chai mix  1 mug of milk honey to...

Harissa Spiced Lentil Soup with Aleppo...

A wonderful healthy recipe from Zosima Fulwell, founder of Manchester based streetfood company Cooking with Mama Z.  Serves 3-4 Ingredients 1 chopped white onion 2x cloves garlic chopped 2x carrots chopped 1000ml stock (veg for all veggie meal or chicken) 1 tbsp. Spice Kitchen harissa (put less/add more if you want...

Masala Curry Paste by Elaine Boddy...

Ingredients: 1 large onion (I used a red onion) 5 cloves of garlic, peeled 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 6 small green chillies, stalks removed 3 tbsp Spice Kitchen garam masala 1 tbsp Spice Kitchen ground turmeric 1 tbsp Spice Kitchen ground cumin 2 tbsp ground almonds 1-2...

Zaatar Chicken with Harissa Chickpea and...

Feeds 3  Ingredients 6x Chicken Thighs 3x Tbsp Olive Oil 1x Sliced Red Onion  5x Whole peeled cloves of Garlic Freshly chopped mint 3x Medium sized Potatoes 1x Tin Chickpeas 3 x Tbsp Spice Kitchen Harissa 5x Tbsp Spice Kitchen Za'atar 1 x Tsp Cumin Seeds 200 g Greek Yogurt  Salt...

Indian

Dry Prawn Masala Curry by Brinda's...

Prawns Masala in a dry curry sauce is the perfect dish with steamed rice, paratha, and chapatti or naan bread. I have this very simple, easy curry for you with prawns and a combination of spices from Spice Kitchen spice range. This is a dry masala curry, but you can if...

45 minutes

Shrikhand Ice Cream Sandwiches | Pillowy...

Follow Mita Mistry on her brilliant food blog Saffron and Spice. Original recipe link here. Summertime.. and it's almost like an Indian summer here.. which means ice cream is all I can think about..  Traditionally in Gujarat, shrikhand is eaten with puri, the combination of which.. is summertime for me.. the thick strained yoghurt, infused with saffron, nutmeg...

Fresh Chilli, Turmeric & Lime Pickle

Follow Mita Mistry on her brilliant food blog Saffron and Spice. Original recipe link here. Can't have an Indian dinner without any pickles or chutney.. Or any meal really.. I have been known to have this pickle with akuri (spiced scrambled eggs) in the morning too.. This pickle is so easy to make and you can...

Hot Courgette Fritters with a Cool...

Follow Mita Mistry on her brilliant food blog Saffron and Spice. Original recipe link here. There isn't anything like your mum's cooking.. and I love my mum's muthia.. hot fritters, made with chickpea flour and spiced with fresh green chilli, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric with sesame seeds for an added...

Bonda Pancakes |Spiced Potato Pancakes with...

Follow Mita Mistry on her brilliant food blog Saffron and Spice. Original recipe link here. When I'm busy, I sometimes like to make a little extra of whatever I'm cooking just so I can have something to rehash the next day.. but mostly I do it for the midnight snacks :) Fluffy...

Masala Fried Eggs: With Crisply Fried...

Follow Mita Mistry on her brilliant food blog Saffron and Spice. Original recipe link here. My hangover breakfast.. with a strong black coffee (or three), gently soothing me back to the real world.. Simple fried eggs on buttery naan, generously scattered with crispy fried onion, green chilli and a pinch of garam masala.. The...

Bombay Gin Trifle | A Gin,...

Follow Mita Mistry on her brilliant food blog Saffron and Spice. Original recipe link here. A great British trifle is a great thing.. boozy sweet sponges, sharp fruitness, a rich vanilla custard, topped with pillowy whipped cream.. The kind of dessert that always reminds me of special occasions, like birthdays and...

Buttery Saffron Spring Chicken with Cumin...

Follow Mita Mistry on her brilliant food blog Saffron and Spice. Original recipe link here. Butter.. It makes everything taste so much better.. that salty richness.. and only gets better with the addition of saffron. Saffron, with it's delicate perfume, combined with butter is a combination that evokes the flavours used...

Easy Ways To Cook and Use...

Having launched our new set of spice pots, I wanted to share some really simple ways of using your spice blends to create tasty, healthy dishes that anyone (I mean anyone) can do. Even the most novice of cooks!  There are 4 essential things to do to start with. 1. You need...

Keema - Indian Spiced Minced Meat

KEEMA                 Ingredients 1 large onion , chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 4cm piece ginger, grated 2 green chillies 3 tbsp oil 500g lamb mince 2 tbsp garam masala 2 tsp turmeric ½ a can chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp natural yogurt 200g frozen peas or cooked fresh peas 1 small bunch...

Mushroom Pilau Rice

Perfect rice, with no draining required and perfect every time!  Ingredients 1/2 mug basmati rice (for a more authentic flavour and texture it is best not to use easy-cook rice; however, it will still work and be very tasty if you do)half onion sliced / 4 mushrooms / handful peas (all...

Mango shrikhand cheesecake by Mira Manek

Serves 4 Thick creamy yoghurt, mixed with honey and infused with saffron and cardamom, is layered on a crunchy date and nut base, topped with fresh blended mango. This cheesecake is based on my grandmother’s homemade Shrikhand, one of those deliciously creamy desserts I’d always look forward to as a child....

Figs with hazelnut crumble and spiced...

  Serves 2–3 Figs are wonderfully wholesome, crunchy and sweet. I remember the first time I had fresh figs, picking them from the tree and making fig crumble with an Italian chef in Tuscany. That was my favourite part of a dreamy cookery course years ago. Here, I’ve created something crumbly,...

Gujarati Dal by Mira Manek

Serves 4–6 as part of a thali What really sets this traditional Gujarati dal apart from other dals is its consistency and its balance of sweet and sour (khatta meetha). The jaggery not only gives the dal a sweetness, but adds to the earthy blend, while there’s a generous squeeze of sour...

Pan-fried Cauliflower with Caramelized Red Onions,...

Pan-fried Cauliflower with Caramelized Red Onions by Emma Spitzer

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Aleppo...

A wonderful recipe from Masterchef finalist Emma Spitzer, who has released her debut cookbook Fress this month. You can purchase a signed cookbook with spices here!  Makes around 30 wings  1kg chicken wings 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon lemon pepper 1 teaspoon ground sumac 2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper, plus 1 teaspoon...

Baharat Spiced Chicken by Emma Spitzer

A wonderful recipe from Masterchef finalist Emma Spitzer, who has released her debut cookbook Fress this month. You can purchase a signed cookbook with spices here!  During MasterChef, we were set a brief of choosing someone that inspired us and creating a dish around that person. It was a no-brainer for me; I...

Lahmajoun (Turkish and Armenian pizza) by Arleen

One of our wonderful new customers sent us this recipe for Lahmajoun, a type of Turkish and Armenian pizza using minced lamb. She buys the Aleppo Pepper for us which is crucial to the recipe and typically used all over Armenia.  Makes roughly 25 x 20cm Lahmajouns Up to 1 hour...

Sticky and Spicy Pineapple and Banana...

This is a very quick and simple dessert. I love sticky bananas and this reminds me of banana fritters without the frying! A sweet treat without sugar but with healthy honey and cinnamon instead. The cinnamon adds natural sweetness with no extra calories and I find that honey doesn’t make me...

Mediterranean Stuffed Aubergines by Kalpna Woolf

I believe in having colourful foods on the plate and I love the beautiful dark gloss of an aubergine, which looks like it has been coloured dark by the hot rays of the sun. Unfortunately, although aubergines are good for you, they do need help in terms of taste. Spices really...

Easy and Lite Saucy Tandoori Chicken...

This is the dish we crave when we want an Indian takeaway, but it’s normally full of fat and cream and the spices are buried in heavy sauce! In this version, you will taste all the spices – turmeric, Kashmiri chillies, coriander, cloves and cinnamon. Plain yogurt gives the dish a...

Caramelised Pumpkin, Goat’s Cheese and Winter...

It’s difficult to bring yourself to eat a salad during the winter months, but if you treat your winter vegetables with a dash of spice, you will look forward to eating them. Roast pumpkin with cumin and sumac to give it a caramelised sweet and citrusy taste. Cumin has been attributed...

Mauritian Curry Masala Paste

So pleased to bring you this wonderful curry paste recipe from the superb food blogger and photographer Anu from Peachy Tales.    The heart to every Mauritian Curry and possibly the only true essence of every childhood Curry dish reminiscences. A blend of flavours, a marriage of fragrances and the ultimate taste...

Tonga Chilli-Lime Chicken by Natasha MacAller

Tonga Chilli-Lime Chicken by Natasha MacAllerReally pleased to feature this wonderful recipe by Natasha MacAller, author of Spice Health Heroes.  Created at a Tongan vanilla plantation using ingredients available on the plantation, including passion fruit, freshly juiced limes, fresh ginger and vanilla, which I made into a mustard, this dish easily adapts...

Garam Masala Bastilla by Natasha MacAller

Garam Masala Bastilla by Natasha MacAller Really pleased to feature this wonderful recipe by Natasha MacAller, author of Spice Health Heroes. Natasha has provided her own Garam Masala recipe, however our blend works equally as well.  This rich but vegetarian take on a medieval ‘greyte pye’ includes an unorthodox garam masala that...

Ethiopian Chicken & Egg Stew (Doro Wot)

I was introduced to Doro Wot by the amazing Tom Perkins, author of the brilliant cook book Spices and Spandex, which charts his epic cycle journey from London to Cape Town in just over 500 days. We first met a while ago in Manchester and headed straight to an Ethiopian restaurant...

Mumbai-Style Chicken Burger by Cyrus Todiwala

INTRODUCTION As far as I am concerned, Mumbai - a melting pot of cultures, religions and cooking - is the food capital of India, especially street food. Of course, 'burger' is not the word locals use for this snack; kavaab, kebab, cutlet or pattie are all more likely. INGREDIENTS Makes: 4...

Classic Potato Curry by Binnys Kitchen

Ingredients: 8 small potatoes,  washed and cut into small chunks. Keep the skin on. 1 red onion, chopped 3 tomatoes, pureed 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon grated ginger 1 green chilli 1 teaspoon Spice Kitchen cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon Spice Kitchen red chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon Spice Kitchen turmeric 1...

Spinach, sweet potato & lentil dhal

A comforting vegan one-pot recipe adapted from a recipe from Sophie Godwin that counts for 3 of your 5-a-day! You can't go wrong with this iron-rich, low-fat, low-calorie supper. Ingredients     1 tbsp oil (rapeseed     1 red onion, finely chopped     1 garlic clove, crushed    ...

Vegetarian Shepherds Pie

A warming vegetarian shepherds pie. Feel free to alter the vegetables for whatever is in season and also adjust the spice blend to suit your taste.  Ingredients 1kg potatoes / sweet potatoes (use any mix) 40g butter 1 onion 2 carrots 200g mushrooms 200g kale or spinach 200g frozen peas 3 cloves of...

Paneer Butter Masala

Very pleased to showcase a wonderful recipe by Safrina Nishad from Pantry Half Full. Recipe below.  Paneer Butter Masala Serves 4 A creamy and delicious vegetarian curry that's perfect for entertaining Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil3 tablespoons unsalted butter2 dried bay leaves2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste (blitz equal portions of ginger and...

Idli Sambar

Cuisine: South Indian Yield / Serves: 2 liters Sambar Powder 1 tbsp chana dal 1 tbsp coriander seeds ½ tbsp urad dal ½ tsp cumin/jeera ¼ tsp methi seeds 3 red chilies (adjust as needed) 2 tbsp. grated fresh coconut (optional) other ingredients 150g toor dal  500 ml water to cook...

Spiced Up Nutella Brownies

Well today is National Nutella Day (they really do have 'days' for everything!). We have come up with a really simple (I mean really simple) way of making brownies with some good old Nutella (or supermarket equivalent hazelnut chocolate spread).  Ingredients (serves 8 in theory or 1 person in reality) 400g Nutella...

1 hour

Indian

Butternut Squash Vegetable Pav Bahji by Elaine FoodBod

Another lovely recipe by Elaine Foodbod using our spices.  I do love a bowl of beautifully spiced gorgeous vegetables, and recently I’ve become more and more adept at throwing together my own dishes based on all of the Indian recipes that I’ve made and read and eaten, so this was one...

Spice Kitchen Marinade & Dip (especially...

Hi everyone  Really great to meet so many people this weekend at Altrincham market. For anyone who wanted the recipe for my Indian marinade I thought I would post the recipe up here for easy viewing!  Hopefully we will be back in the coming months. But as you will now see we are...

Classic Turkish Menemen (Turkish Scrambled Eggs)

Classic Turkish menemen If there is an iconic food that Istanbulites would swear by, it is menemen; scrambled eggs cooked with tomatoes and green peppers and traditionally served in a copper pan. Serves 48 tbsp olive oil2 long green peppers, halved, deseeded and finely chopped2 large tomatoes, peeled and finely diced4...

Spicy Middle Eastern Kofte by Hairy Bikers

These Middle Eastern-style meatballs are a doddle to make and perfect for the barbecue. Serve in a pitta with tzatziki. Ingredients For the kofte 400g/14oz lamb mince 1 shallot, peeled, very finely chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled, crushed 1 tbsp sumac 2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp cracked black pepper 1 tsp sea salt For the glaze 4 tbsp...

Indian

Mum’s chicken curry by Meera Sodha

Lovely recipe by Meera Sodha with her mums chicken curry. Just like mine makes, its a classic way of making a 'tarka' (a spiced tomato and onion base) and then cooking the meat in the sauce.  Mum’s Chicken Curry  2 tbsp ghee or unsalted butter 1 tbsp rapeseed oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 2...

Middle Eastern

Baked Kafta by Bethany Kehdy

Really pleased to showcase this stunning recipe from the amazing Bethany Kehdy. Bethany Kehdy is a Lebanese-American food author and presenter most notably known by her popular Middle Eastern food blog, Dirty Kitchen Secrets. Born in Houston, Texas to an American mother and a Lebanese father, Bethany grew up in Lebanon during...

1 hour 15 minutes

Date Fudge by Bethany Kehdy

Really pleased to showcase this stunning recipe from the amazing Bethany Kehdy. Bethany Kehdy is a Lebanese-American food author and presenter most notably known by her popular Middle Eastern food blog, Dirty Kitchen Secrets. Born in Houston, Texas to an American mother and a Lebanese father, Bethany grew up in Lebanon during...

Middle Eastern

Spinach & Labneh Dip by Bethany Kehdy

Really pleased to showcase this stunning recipe from the amazing Bethany Kehdy. Bethany Kehdy is a Lebanese-American food author and presenter most notably known by her popular Middle Eastern food blog, Dirty Kitchen Secrets. Born in Houston, Texas to an American mother and a Lebanese father, Bethany grew up in Lebanon during...

35 minutes

Middle Eastern

Mess of Pottage (Mujadarah) (Vegetarian) by...

Really pleased to showcase this stunning recipe from the amazing Bethany Kehdy. Bethany Kehdy is a Lebanese-American food author and presenter most notably known by her popular Middle Eastern food blog, Dirty Kitchen Secrets. Born in Houston, Texas to an American mother and a Lebanese father, Bethany grew up in Lebanon during...

1 hour 40 minutes

Middle Eastern

Teta’s Smoky Musaqa’a (Vegetarian) by Bethany Kehdy

Really pleased to showcase this stunning recipe from the amazing Bethany Kehdy. Bethany Kehdy is a Lebanese-American food author and presenter most notably known by her popular Middle Eastern food blog, Dirty Kitchen Secrets. Born in Houston, Texas to an American mother and a Lebanese father, Bethany grew up in Lebanon during...

Cooktime:1 hour 35 minutes

Middle Eastern

Sumac Scented Chicken Parcels by Bethany Kehdy

Really pleased to showcase this stunning recipe from the amazing Bethany Kehdy. Bethany Kehdy is a Lebanese-American food author and presenter most notably known by her popular Middle Eastern food blog, Dirty Kitchen Secrets. Born in Houston, Texas to an American mother and a Lebanese father, Bethany grew up in Lebanon during...

1 hour

Middle Eastern

Slow-Braised Spiced Squid by Bethany Kehdy

Really pleased to showcase this stunning recipe from the amazing Bethany Kehdy. Bethany Kehdy is a Lebanese-American food author and presenter most notably known by her popular Middle Eastern food blog, Dirty Kitchen Secrets. Born in Houston, Texas to an American mother and a Lebanese father, Bethany grew up in Lebanon during...

2.5hrs

Indian

Auberjine Madras, Onion Bhajis and Spiced Bread Rolls

    This was my Saturday night dinner, an amalgamation of tried and trested recipes plus some experimentation. I spent the whole afternoon cooking these dishes plus some meat dishes for my family…and then the whole dinner was eaten in about 20 minutes!!! That tells me it was a success :)    Aubergine Madras Note: this...

Pimp Your Veg  by FoodBod

Lovely post by Elaine from Foodbod about using spices to pimp your veg!   If you have ever read any of my blog then you know that I love spices; these beautifully coloured aromatic powders have the power to not only nourish and heal our bodies, but to completely change any meal.  Just...

Spiced Nuts by FoodBod

Thanks to Elaine for this lovely post on her blog, using our spices to make some spiced nuts!  Original post is here: https://foodbod.wordpress.com/2015/09/20/spiced-nuts/ Whilst I’m on the theme of spices, I thought I’d share my recent spiced nut adventures..   This week I made roasted nuts with my rose harissa spice mix,...

40 minutes

Potato, cumin and curry leaf curry by...

For a tasty potato curry try my potato, cumin and curry leaf curry. It is truly a flavoursome and fragrant dish!  Ingredients 2 medium sized Potatoes cut into medium sized cubes One onion diced One large tomato pureed Lots of Spice Kitchen curry leaves – approx 1/3 cup full Garlic –...

Curry Base by Binnys Kitchen

  The base of every curry is really important, for this is what really enhances the taste of your dish and makes your vegetables/meat taste amazing. As it is cooked for a long time the spices really enhance and develop the flavours. It is well worth making this in advance. Here...

Chilli and honey glazed potatoes

   A delicious indo-chinese treat! Perfect as a side, mains or a special treat! Serves 2 and takes approximately 40 minutes to make. Ingredients: For the potatoes: 2 medium size potatoes 1 teaspoon Spice Kitchen Harissa 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon crushed garlic 50 grams of corn flour 2 tablespoons water Oil...

Spicy Corn Masala by Binnys Kitchen

Sweetcorn is one of my favourite ingredients to eat with a gravy because of the wonderful contrast between sweet and spicy.  This is a simple recipe which serves 4 people. The trick in preparing it quicker is using a blender/food processor to prepare the ingredients. Perfect for a tasty dish after...

Curry Leaves Chutney by Binnys Kitchen

 Curry leaves are an essential part of South Indian cooking and add such an intense flavoursome and fragrant touch to any dish. They are actually an ingredient I use in alot of my cooking as I just love the flavour associated with them. I have used them in a slightly different...

Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato, and Chickpea Tagine

This vegetable-packed tagine is full of flavour and extremely hearty. It uses Ras El Hanout, a well known spice blend from Morocco, literally translating as "Head of the Shop" meaning a mix of the best spices a merchant had to offer. Dried apricots and the cinnamon in the Ras El Hanout...

Bunny Chow

  Bunny Chow originates from Durban, South Africa, where the immigrant Indian population invented a cheap street-food meal during hard economic times. Originally vegetables were mainly used instead of meat, but the modern Bunny Chow is typically a spicy Lamb Curry, served in a hunk of crusty bread, with a pickled...

Ultimate BBQ Chicken Tikka Marinade

This versatile mixture works both as a curry paste and marinade ideal for making a tasty dish with the meat, fish or vegetables of your choosing. If you plan to marinate chicken, pork, lamb, or beef, let it soak overnight; with fish, 3 hours will more than suffice. The amount this...

Dhal - recipe and video!

Another excellent dhal recipe from Richard Smith, we have shared with below.  Made predominately from Lentils, this Indian staple dish is comforting, nutritious and appetising.  In my version, the oil and spices are added at the beginning rather than the end as a Tarka/Tadka, making it a little simpler to prepare. ...

Indian

Bengali Chicken Curry by Misty Ricardo's...

A traditional style slow cooked on-the-bone Chicken curry, with keynote flavours of Bengali cuisine.  Such a meal is very often cooked and eaten behind the scenes by the Bengali staff at British Indian restaurants, and often called a 'Staff Curry'.   Ingredients Serves 2-3. All spoon measurements are level, unless otherwise...

Middle Eastern

Shakshouka

About 15 years ago, when I was 18, I embarked on my first round the world travel trip. I was young and naive as we all were at that age, with little realisation about the incredible international foodie delights that were awaiting me. Travelling alone I often found myself bumping into...

40 minutes

Middle Eastern

Mushroom and Broccoli Freekah - Family Favourites

This stunning recipe has been created by Kirsty from Hijacked by Twins using Spice Kitchen Ras El Hanout.  We recently tried Freekah for the first time. Freekah is an alternative grain to use instead of rice or couscous. We always enjoy trying new foods, especially artisan products so we were keen to try...

Middle Eastern

Spiced Fennel Pork Meatballs with Pistachios

​We are really pleased to feature this guest post recipe by Charleh Dickinson from Designed2Eat   Designed2Eat is an online food shop that sells Paleo, Vegan, Coeliac and Diabetics friendly natural cakes that are perfect for on the go, family parties or big occasions Super Nutritious. High in Protein. Great for sharing in with...

30 minutes

How to make the perfect Masala...

With those long, cold winter nights drawing ever closer in you may find yourself looking for ways to warm up and feel that little bit brighter about the grey clouds outside. One thing that many people turn to during the bleak winter evenings is a nice warming cup of tea; and...

Indian

All Spiced Apple Chutney

Guest post from Charleh Dickinson from Designed2Eat.  Welcome to Bramley Apple Week 2015! When I heard that it was Bramley Apple Week this week, I was very excited. Ever since I was little, I remember my mother always making something with Bramely apples: apple turnovers, apple crumble, baked apple, apple sauce,...

Banana Bread (Cake?) with Cinnamon

Just a quick little post with my go to banana bread recipe, laced with cinnamon. Its super quick to make and even quicker if you follow my shortcuts! I make this regular for the dearest wife when she is on the run to her surgery with no time for breakfast. But...

Chickpea Curry (Channa Masala)

  1 Onion, chopped finely1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed2 Tablespoons sunflower/vegetable oil4 fresh ripe tomatoes pureed or 1/2 can of chopped tomatoes3 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed1 teaspoon of crushed ginger1/2 teaspoon of chopped fresh chilli (if desired)1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon Spice Kitchen turmeric powder1 teaspoon...

Mung Bean Curry

  This is a versatile and nutritious dish and one which children seem to love. It can be served as part of an Indian meal, with chapattis, rice and pickles or as a soup, with crusty bread.  Prep time: 15 min Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hr 30 mins...

Fiery Onion Bhaji's

  So our recipe is quintessentially Indian, proper fiery onion bhajis using the same Indian spices that you can buy online from us at Spice Kitchen, made just like Mrs A does. Check it out and let us know your thoughts.   Ingredients 1 onion sliced 1 medium potato, peeled and...

Thick Spiced Moroccan Soup (Sunshine soup)...

One of our loyal customers and followers has shared a great recipe with us using our spices. Check it out! https://twitter.com/ChezJ9   Ingredients: (Serves 4)   Soup:   - 1 Tbsp Olive Oil - 1 Onion Diced - 2 Small Celery sticks chopped including leaves - 3 Medium sized carrots peeled...

Indian

Sheekh Kebabs

  SHEEKH KEBABS Ingredients 1 medium onion, quartered 2 to 3 green chillies, or to taste 4 large cloves of garlic 2.5cm (1 in) piece root ginger 2 medium potatoes 675g (1 1/2 lb) lamb mince (I have used beef mince and it comes out equally as good) 1 egg 1...

1 hour

Spicy Fenugreek Roasted Chicken

Monica is the founder of the Spice Club Manchester, a supperclub and pop up restaurant that has received amazing acclaim in the North West. She is an incredible Indian cook and today she has shared a great recipe with us, Spicy Fenugreek Roasted Chicken. Our summary? Super easy and super tasty....

Romy Gill || Rice and coconut balls

Romy Gill || Rice and coconut balls   Ingredients 6 tbsp cooked rice 4 tbsp desiccated coconut 4 tbsp peanuts, chopped 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 green chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped 3 tsp fresh coriander, chopped 1 tsp ginger, peeled and grated 1 tsp Spice Kitchen cumin...

Proper Mango Chutney

Spice Kitchen || Mango Chutney Do you want to know how to make the tastiest Mango Chutney on the planet? No? Well you do now. This is good for 1 or 2 jars. Ingredients 2 green mangoes (hard not ripe) 2 tbsp vegetable oil (alternatively use olive oil / rapeseed oil)...

Indian

Super Yummy Khaman Dhokla / Dhokra

Do you like Curry? And do you like Cake? Well this one is for you... Khaman Dhokla/Dhokra

3 hours

Turkey Curry Recipe

TURKEY CURRY Adapted from recipe by Anthony Worrall Thompson       Just thought we would add in a great turkey curry recipe created by the authentic Indian chef Anthony Worrall Thompson! It's a good one.... Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 25g/1oz unsalted butter 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped...